Alderac Ent.: Calico - Board Game

Introduction

Enter the delightful and strategic world of Calico, a beautiful tile-laying board game that blends the creative art of quilting with the irresistible charm of attracting fluffy feline friends! Designed for 1-4 players aged 10 and up, Calico invites you to craft the coziest, most eye-catching quilt by skillfully arranging patches of vibrant colors and intricate patterns.

Description

In this engaging game, players compete to complete personal quilt patterns while also creating dazzling color combinations that entice adorable cats to snuggle on their creations. Every turn is an opportunity to balance strategy, creativity, and a touch of luck as you aim to create a quilt that is both aesthetically pleasing and high-scoring. Whether playing solo, with family, or at a lively game night, Calico promises a heartwarming journey into the world of quilting and cuddly companionship.

Additional Information

**Calico** by Alderac Entertainment Group is a *strategy board game* designed for 1 to 4 players, recommended for ages 10 or 12 and up. Gameplay typically takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The core objective is for players to compete to sew the coziest and most beautiful quilt by collecting and placing patches of various colors and patterns on their personal quilt boards.

Players take turns selecting a single patch tile from their hand and sewing it into their quilt, then replenishing their hand from three available tiles. Strategic placement is key, as players aim to complete specific design goals represented by personal pattern objectives. Successfully creating groups of color or pattern combinations not only scores points but also attracts cats to the quilt, which provide additional scoring opportunities. Buttons can also be sewn onto quilts as an important scoring element triggered by creating color groups.

The game involves:

• **Tile-laying** to construct quilts with varied patterns and colors.
• **Cat-collecting**, where cats come to rest on quilts that meet their preferred patch patterns.
• **Achieving design goals**, which may involve completing specific pattern tiles by color or pattern to optimize points.
• Multiple **different cat and pattern goals** allow a wide variety of challenges, supporting high replayability with thousands of unique puzzle possibilities.
• Includes **scenarios** (achievements mode) for solo or multiplayer play, providing structured objectives and progression to complete increasingly challenging goals.

The official rulebook is available from Alderac Entertainment Group and details all gameplay mechanics, scenarios, and scoring methods.

**EAN:** 729220062109

These features make Calico an appealing game for those who enjoy tile placement, pattern-building, and a light puzzle challenge with family or friends.

Package Contents

• 4 Dual-layer Quilt Boards
• 108 Patch Tiles
• 80 Cat Tokens
• 52 Button Tokens
• 24 Design Goal Tiles
• 5 Double-Sided Cat Scoring Tiles
• 6 Black & White Patch Tiles
• 1 Score Pad
• 1 Cloth Bag
• 1 Master Quilter Tile
• 1 Button Scoring Tile
• 1 Rulebook